Police Log

3/23/25 A 33-year-old Highland Park resident was arrested for having an outstanding warrant out of our jurisdiction during a field inquiry in the area of Jefferson St. The resident was processed and transported to Somerset County Jail.  A Somerset resident was the victim of criminal mischief during the afternoon hours in the area of Amberly Ct. The unknown suspect(s) ripped …

3/16/25 A Somerset resident was the victim of criminal mischief between 3/15/25 and 3/16/25 in the area of Churchill Avenue. The unknown suspect(s) damaged two of the victim’s vehicles by deflating the driver’s side tires by an unknown means.  There was no approximate value for the damaged tires given. The suspect(s) is unknown, and the investigation is ongoing.  3/17/25 A …

03/01/2025 A Somerset resident was the victim of a burglary and theft during the overnight hours in the area of Rodney Ave. Four unknown suspects entered the residence via an unlocked rear door. They stole the victim’s purse, and a jacket valued at $240. Inside the purse were keys to the victim’s vehicle, which the suspects also stole. The vehicle …

2/01/2025 A 33-year-old Philadelphia man was arrested for defiant trespassing in the area of Pickering Pl. He was processed and released on a summons.  A 41-year-old Rahway woman was arrested for shoplifting from a business located on Easton Ave. She was processed and released on a summons.  The FTPD recovered a stolen motor vehicle out of Fairfax County, VA in …

01/01/2025 A Monroe resident was the victim of a burglary during the overnight hours in the area of Worlds Fair Dr. The unknown suspect(s) broke a window to the victim’s vehicle to gain access. The suspect(s) removed a purse from the vehicle, which contained $15. credit cards, and identification. A Hispanic male was captured on surveillance using the victim’s credit …

12/01/2024 A Somerset resident was the victim of a theft on 10/03/24 in the area of JFK Boulevard. The unknown suspect(s) stole a delivered package off of the victim’s porch. The contents were valued at $128. A business located on Hamilton Street was the victim of a shoplifting during the afternoon hours. Three Black females were observed by an employee …

11/01/24 A Somerset resident was the victim of identity theft. The victim applied for employment with Uber and was denied the employment due to his information already being used. The victim believes someone stole his identity and opened a fraudulent account under his name. The suspect(s) is unknown. A Somerset resident was the victim of identity theft. The victim received …

10/01/2024 A business located on Somerset St. was the victim of a theft during the morning hours in the area of Dayton Ave. An employee left his work vehicle running outside of his residence. The unknown suspect(s) stole the running vehicle valued at $12,000.00. The vehicle was later recovered in an outside jurisdiction. The suspect(s) is unknown. A 20-year-old Houston, …

09/01/24 A 35-year-old North Brunswick man was arrested for an outstanding warrant out of our jurisdiction by North Brunswick PD. Franklin Township Police took custody of him and he was transported to Somerset County Jail.  09/02/24 A Mount Vernon, NY resident was the victim of criminal mischief during the early morning hours in the area of Randolph Rd. The suspect, …

(Note: Police released this information on July 24.) 05/19/2024 Franklin Township Police received a complaint of a male shooting a crossbow in a parking lot in the area of Jacques Lane. Officers responded to the area, contacted the involved party and advised him of the dangers of shooting a crossbow in that area. The male understood the concerns raised and …